Alice Peterson Christmas Pillow & stitch guide

This 12×12 pillow is now in stock! Our kits include the canvas, threads, Swarovski crystals and the stitch guide.

This is a really fun project known to some as the Death Ray because when you hold it just right …

Shelly Tribbey Trunk Show

Shelly Tribbey’s whimsical trunk show just skated into our store. We just started unpacking and I can’t stop picking favorites…they are all wonderful.

Take a look at the full size skates (something unusual to display at the holidays), full size stockings, purse inserts, Christmas and Halloween ornaments.

We’re adding more images daily…there are over 500 canvases to choose from and all are 20% off in December!

Ashley Dillon Marches sale & American Express offer

From now through November 24th, all 5 marches by Ashley Dillon are on sale at 15% off when you buy the kit including threads. Each kit includes a stitch guide by Michele at no extra charge!

Combine this offer with the $25 rebate from American Express on November 24th and save even more. (You must register your Amex card on November 18th at Small Business Saturday to qualify.)

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Christmas design by Alice Peterson

Sometimes it just takes one look to know that you want to stitch a particular canvas. I spotted this one as we unpacked the Alice Peterson trunk show and had to have it.

My hope was to use bright shiny, sparkly things and a variety of stitches and techniques, but to still make it a piece that doesn’t require months to stitch.

So far, I’ve loved every choice I’ve made (knock wood) and haven’t had to rip anything out. When I am finished, the stitch guide will be included with the thread kit. I think the canvas and threads may have you singing a few Christmas songs as you stitch.

Alice Peterson Trunk Show at the Bristly Thistle

There are so many wonderful canvases from Alice Peterson that it’s hard to just pick a few.

I love her children’s canvases–they are fun and even educational. My favorite in the bunch is the Fairy Tales canvas–it would be fun to stitch and can be appreciated by all ages. You can play “find your favorite fairy tale”–fun for all!

The AP line has a number of colorful, sparkly beautiful designs that cry out for wonderful threads and/or fun stitches. This is a terrific show … stay tuned to find out which one I’m buying …

Turquoise Floral

Large Pink Floral AP2355

Folk Bird AP2310

Blue & gold floral AP2349

Aqua Floral AP2080

Pirate announcement AP3502

Sailing friends AP3411

Alphabet AP3061

Rhymes AP3040

Back from the Finisher

The Christmas Snail from Kirk & Hamilton is back in plenty of time to hang on the tree. You do have a Christmas Snail don’t you?

Julia’s Needleworks from ANG

We just received 100 or so designs from Julia’s Needleworks directly from the ANG show in Philadelphia. There are designs by Peter Ashe, Gina B, AGA and others. Many are on 13 mesh and all are 20% off during the show.

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The Princess and Me

The September trunk show from The Princess and Me has arrived early. There are over 300 Christmas Easter and Halloween designs and many of them are new. This is a great show – they all include a stitch guide and are 20% off!

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Nutcrackers and Limoges boxes from Julia’s Needleworks

Over 250 nutcrackers and Limoges boxes have arrived this week from Julia’s Needleworks.  This is a great time to finish (or start) your nutcracker collection!  They come in 3 sizes and can be finished as ornaments or just stand alone decorations.

The Limoges boxes are unique to Julia and make wonderful gifts.  I stitched the Grand Hotel and gave it to Amelia Musser as a house gift.

Birds of a Feather trunk show

The Birds of a Feather show has arrived with 300 needlepoint designs. It features the art of Danielle Gann, Nancy Davis, Chris Corr, Donna Ingemanson, Bud Peen and Amy Schimler. Many of the designs are on 13 mesh and all are 20% off this month.